The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-07-22
POWELL TO RUN IN OHIO.
THE BUCKEYE STATE DEMOCRACY
FULL OF HARMONY.


Goodman the Candidate for Lieuten-
ant Governor-A Threatened Storm
over the Authorship Blows Over
The Platform.
CLEVELAND, o., July 21.-The Demo-
cratic State Convention was called to order
ot II o'clock this morning, III Music Hall,
,v Henry BOIL, of Marietta
CHAIRMAN of the State Executive
Committee. Notwithstanding the
fact that the temperature stood at So, at
Ioast 900 spectators, many of them ladies,
were present.
Senator Henry B. Payne entered the hall
inst before the convention opened and was
iondIv cheered. There was no temporary
organization, and Hon. George E. Seney, of
TiHin. at once took his place as permanent
chairman.
NO QUARREL IN THE RANKS.
In his speech Mr.. Seney said there were
no ouarrels in the Democratic family
Every Democrat seemed to know who would
I've his candidate in 1888 and all were salts
fed Applause He eulogized Senator
Thurman, saying that be would have hon
orei the office of Governor. After speaking
of the various candidates for Governor he
t1o sSly' Republican party. Every toma-
hawk and scalping knife, he declared
was sharpened for the fight at Toledo next
week His reference to the Presidential
contest between Blaine and Sherman was
appauded. Referring to President Cleve-
lands administration, he said that so well
had its power been used that now it has lit
tle if any, opposition, except from those
who expect to ask favorS from the Republi-
can party.
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
About civil service reform he said
"While all Democrats give the adminiStra-
ton hearty support there are many who
would feel better satisfied if all the Repub-
leans remaining in office were promiscously
turned out and their places filled by Demo-
Gratis. As to this feature of the situation
tie resolves of this convention ought
not to be uncertain in meaning or
sound If we believe that Democrats
instead of Republicans should assist the
Democratic President in administering the
government, let us have the courage of our
convictions and here now SO declare. If it
be the civil service law that keeps the Re-
publicans in and Democrats out of the pub
lie service, let us strike boldly and high and
demand Of our party representatives at
Washington III the Senate and House to la
Dor and vote for the immediate and unquali-
fed repeal of the law
Referring to pensions, he declared that
the Democracy had increased the pension
Of soldiers widows from IS to SIP per
month. His party, he said, had put Al 900
pensioners on the rolls. Respecting private
pensions, he said Grant approved 4S5 of
these bills, Hayes 303, Garfield and Arthur
1885, and Cleveland, i'll two years, S03.
The platform was here reported and
adopted without dissenting vote.
SELECTING THE GOVERNOR.
The nominations for Governor were then
called for
Hon James E. Neal, of Butler county,
nominated Congressman James E. Camp
bell, of Hamilton
Charles w. Baker of Cincinnati, named
Thomas E. Powell, of Delaware.
Congressman Martin A FOran, of Cleve-
land, was named by Z. NJ Heisley, Of Guy
ahoga.
On the first ballot there was no choice.
The vote on the second ballot was:
PoWel ,........................ 35O19
TT&nppen. .'.''.-222l1 1G
4vltul....'-. ................. ........-- 90
Mr. Powelrs nomination was then made
unanimous. The total vote was 65S.
D. {. Goldman, of Portage county, was
nominated for Lieutenant Governor by ac-
canaton after one ballot had been taken,
the other two candidates withdrawing.
For Judge Of the Supreme Court, long
term, i. X. Critchfeld, of Holmes county,
was nominated by acclamation.
For Judge of the Supreme Court, short
term, Virgil p. Kline of Cleveland. defeated
ex-Congressman John T. LeedoIh on the
first ballot
An attempt was made to force through
tne denomination of Emil Keisewetter, of
franklin county, for Auditor of State.
DANGER OF A ROW.
storm of noes arose, but Chairman
ocllty declared the motion carried, and the
nomination was made. Several delegates at
ulted to protest but all We're ruled out of
order. Finally John Mcbride, of Stark
county, declared that if Mr. Kesewetter
was nominated in the unfair manner pro-
PNeu, ne would take the stump against
NM Mr.. keisewetter then announced that
ne wanted no unfair advantage, and that
ne was willing to go before the convention
m even terms with the other candidates.
ms induced the chairman to call for further
nominations. Joseph g. Curley, of Cham
Phgh county, was then named and a ballot
was ordered, which resulted in the nomina-
u2n of Mr.. Keisewetter.
~ Inc ticket was completed as follows:
treasurer of State, George w. Harper, of
TIyFefhe county; Attorney General, William
a. !.eet, Of Ottawa county; Member of
ule Board of Public Works, Peter j. Muir
Pvn, Ol DuOler county.
Inc convention then adjourned sine die.
MIR. PowELL's CAREER.
rAr: Powell is 43 years old He is of
nneish descent and was born at Delaware,
00eeaware county, o. While student at
SUllo Wesleyan University III 1864 he en-
.isIed as a private in an Ohio regiment and
@rNed four months. Subsequently he
E.Guuated, and having studied law with
SSoL W. T.. Rod, formed partnership with
H,ih go, His political career began
Gl 1872 when he was a speaker
,r Mr. Greedy In 1875 he was
,9'iiliinated for Attorney General, and had
G'g distinction of defeat by a smaller ma
;orlty than Gov. William Allen. Contrary
MS Wishes he was nominated for Con-
S',g" IN 1852, and though defeated by Gen.
- robinson, he reduced the Republican
WWdJorlty to 400. In 1884 he headed the
to, ocratic electoral ticket, and in 1880 he
ClNel as chairman Of the Democratic State
SoG SUHiihittee. During the past four years he
""S nad law office at Columbus, q.
THE PLATFORM.
following is the platform as it was adopted
unanimously:
me Democratic party of Ohio, in conven-
r, Woh assembled, proclaims its hearty and
,S.9qutllted Endorsement Of the honest, pa
pioCc, and economical administration Of
resident Cleveland. We demand such